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  • Actors: Michael Douglas, Deborah Kara Unger, Sean Penn, James Rebhorn, Peter Donat
  • Directors: David Fincher
  • Writers: John D. Brancato, Michael Ferris
  • Producers: Ceán Chaffin, John D. Brancato, Jonathan Mostow, Michael Ferris, Steve Golin
  • Format: Anamorphic, Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English, French, Dutch
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Universal Pictures UK
  • DVD Release Date: 24 Dec 2001
  • Run Time: 123 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005UDUV
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 7,072 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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It's not quite as clever as it tries to be, but The Game does a tremendous job of presenting the story of a rigid control freak trapped in circumstances that are increasingly beyond his control. Michael Douglas plays a rich, divorced, and dreadful investment banker whose 48th birthday reminds him of his father's suicide at the same age. He's locked in the cage of his own misery until his rebellious younger brother (Sean Penn) presents him with a birthday invitation to play "The Game" (described as "an experiential Book of the Month Club")--a mysterious offering from a company called Consumer Recreation Services. Before he knows the game has even begun, Douglas is caught up in a series of unexplained events designed to strip him of his tenuous security and cast him into a maelstrom of chaos. How do you play a game that hasn't any rules? That's what Douglas has to figure out, and he can't always rely on his intelligence to form logic out of what's happening to him. Seemingly cast as the fall guy in a conspiracy thriller, he encounters a waitress (Deborah Unger) who may or may not be trustworthy, and nothing can be taken at face value in a world turned upside down. Douglas is great at conveying the sheer panic of his character's dilemma, and despite some lapses in credibility and an anticlimactic ending, The Game remains a thinking person's thriller that grabs and holds your attention. Thematic resonance abounds between this and Seven and Fight Club, two of the other films by The Game 's director David Fincher. -- Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com

Special Features
16:9 Wide Screen
French\German\Spanish
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround English French German Spanish
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
Dutch\French\German\Spanish


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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars more than just a "thriller"..., 28 May 2007
By H. Serkan SILAHSOR (Ankara, TURKEY) - See all my reviews
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It goes without saying that David Fincher has unique visions when it comes to filmmaking, steering clear of any traditional styles. We saw this in "Se7en", "Fight Club", "Alien³", and even "Panic Room". Here, we have another interesting work from his cliché-free point of view.

The movie is organized and shot impeccably; the plot is imaginative and complicated as well as entertaining, pulling you immediately in. Sometimes the story drags on and next move seems visible, but this is not a big deal. The acting of Douglas, Penn, Unger and and even minor roles is satisfying.

Nicholas Van Orton, a workaholic investment banker, is such a hotshot that Michael Douglas was born to play: powerful, wealthy & brainy as well as cocky, mighty & haughty. Initially cool and reserved, then gradually less and less sure of himself, more and more perplexed when the things go awry. What a perfect character for Douglas as an actor...

Overwhelmed by his father's suicide and his divorce, he built a psychological & emotional cocoon around himself. But his life began changing entirely when he became enmeshed in an outstandingly elaborate real-life game, given as a birthday present by his brother Conrad. The game, arranged by a sinister outfit called CRS, is a bizzare one: no defined rules & no specified beginning or end. The aim of the game is to give Van Orton what he's lacking in real life. Actually, he starts out DEAD but the game brings something in him to life. After multitudes of twists, turns and near-death experiences arranged by CRS agents and allies, the cocoon is shattered and he turns into what he was made to be: A HUMAN BEING.

This is a film that will make you wish that you could play such a game in real life...
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing-has to be seen to be believed, 11 Oct 2003
This review is from: The Game [VHS] [1997] (VHS Tape)
Plot summary-
A workaholic millionaire businessman (Douglas), is given a birthday present of a ticket for 'The Game' by his Brother (Sean Penn). He tells him it will 'change his life'. So Douglas signs up for this 'game' but is informed he has been rejected - but the game has only just begun.

My thoughts-
This is an outstanding psychological mystery/thriller with Micheal Douglas giving an outstanding performance as the control freak workaholic who has everything to a man no longer in control, with various strange events going on as he asks several questions including 'What is the game?' and 'who is in control'. He gives a fantastic performance as he slowly loses control because he loses his fortune and is implicated in a murder, while coming to see whils't before he had everything, this is the first time he has really lives.
I don't think there has been anything else like it and with its tension and strange events will keep you guessing right up to the end.
The script and Douglas' performances are exceptional, and they are backed up by a good supporting cast and good direction, and they make one of the best and most original films of modern times.

RATING: 5 STARS *****

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4.0 out of 5 stars An oft-overlooked masterpiece, 15 Mar 2001
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This review is from: The Game [DVD] [1997] (DVD)
Ah, 'The Game' - aka 'The Other David Fincher Movie'. People often forget about this when discussing Fincher's career, often opting on concentrate on the (unfairly, in my opinion) maligned Alien 3, the 'return to form' Se7en and the career high for all concerned Fight Club. If you ask me this is a mistake, cos 'The Game' is a real thriller. The direction, as with all Fincher's movies, is taught and claustrophobic, and the top-notch script is littered with more twists and red herrings than even the likes of 'Wild Things'. Douglas and Penn wheel out their respective trademark 'disillusioned fat cat' and 'paranoid guy with ropey past' performances, but hey, if it broke don't fix it. Just don't let the person you're watching it with reveal the ending!
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2.0 out of 5 stars Was expecting so much more
Michael Douglas acts his role well, as expected. However I found this
film to be disappointing. Read more
Published 7 months ago by jo.hanna

5.0 out of 5 stars Watch this!!!
Brilliant. A very clever film that hooks you in from the very beginning and keeps you there until the very end. Can't fault it.
Published 15 months ago by montana

4.0 out of 5 stars A SATISFYING THRILLER
The Game weaves its way into and around your brain, challenging you to figure out the puzzle. It's a rather unique film experience because of that no-holds-barred challenge - it... Read more
Published 21 months ago by stuart

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic
One of the best films that you will ever watch, you have to watch all of it. Michael douglas occassionaly acts like an icon, and this is one such occassion. Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2006 by tabs289

5.0 out of 5 stars Dont miss this film!
I was sceptical about this film, especially considering Michael Douglas is one of my least favourite actors, but now wish I had seen it in the theatre! Read more
Published on 30 Jun 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing film that will keep you guessing.
Buy this film, then be prepared that once you have pressed "play" you won't be leaving your seat for the duration. Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars A role suited to Michael Douglas thru and thru
There couldn't be a better role for a film character for Michael Douglas to have played, He plays Mr Van Orton a very Rich self indulged pretentious stuck up sort of fellow. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2003 by M. Price

5.0 out of 5 stars This will keep you guessing right to the end
This is one of those movies that you can watch over and over again even though you know how it is going to end. Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2002 by John Meanwood

5.0 out of 5 stars Not too much, but certainly not too little

This is it, one of the movies that make Micheal Douglas outstanding.

A thriller with a blend of action, drama, and a slight pinch of horror. Read more

Published on 30 April 2002 by Christian Lowensprung

5.0 out of 5 stars this film had me in awe!
Why does everyone knock the ending of this film? in my opinion it was the best part, to see the trama he goes through thinking hes murdered someone & all it was, was a... Read more
Published on 30 Jul 2001 by jew_boy

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